Highline Trail and Granite Park Trail in Glacier National Park
The Highline Trail in Glacier National Park is a premier hiking route known for its stunning vistas along the Garden Wall, offering sweeping views of rugged peaks and deep valleys. Wildlife such as mountain goats and marmots often make appearances, adding to the trail’s allure. The Granite Park Chalet serves as a historic and practical waypoint, and the descent via the Granite Park Trail to The Loop provides diverse landscapes, from lush alpine meadows to areas of regrowth after past wildfires. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook
- Distance: 11.9 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,156 ft
- Maximum elevation: 7,300 ft
- Elevation loss: 4,505 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,272 ft
- Moving time: 4 h 37 m
- Moving speed: 2.6 mph
- Maximum speed: 6.3 mph
- Total time: 5 h 54 m
- Global speed: 2.0 mph
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Name: Highline Trail and Granite Park Trail in Glacier National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Hidden Lake Trail, Glacier County, Montana, United States (48.69522 -113.71722)
End: Loop Trailhead, Going-to-the-Sun Road, Flathead County, Montana, United States (48.75452 -113.79993)
Coordinates: 48.69517 -113.81222 48.77194 -113.71541
Topography: Glacier County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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